Hogan

also O'Hogan, Ó hÓgáin

The young ones of Ormond, a Dalcassian name.

Origin: Munster, Ireland
Famous bearer: Paul Hogan (b. 1939), Australian actor (Crocodile Dundee)
Register: Irish family

Territory of Hogan

CoreHistoric reach

The seat of Hogan

Seat vacant

Chief

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Current mission

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What does the Hogan name mean?

The history of Hogan

As part of the Dál gCais, the Ó hÓgáin held lands in Lower Ormond in north Tipperary and across the Shannon into Clare, and the surname stayed rooted there. Michael Hogan, the Tipperary footballer shot dead by Crown forces at Croke Park on Bloody Sunday in November 1920, is commemorated in the stadium's Hogan Stand.

The name carries strongly in the diaspora: the Australian actor and comedian Paul Hogan (b. 1939), creator of Crocodile Dundee, is among its most recognised bearers, and the American golfer Ben Hogan (1912–1997), winner of nine major championships, is one of the giants of the sport.

Historic Places, Rebuilt

Explore the streets and seats the Hogan name knew, rebuilt with AI as they stood in history.

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Historic Places, Rebuilt · New

Explore Bunratty Castle in 1480Enter →

The O'Brien Earls of Thomond's great four-towered tower-house, hung with banners and famed for its feasts.

Historic Places, Rebuilt · New

Explore Rock of Cashel in 1490Enter →

The cathedral citadel of the Kings of Munster, whole and roofed on its rock, round tower, Cormac's Chapel and Gothic cathedral.

The castles of the homeland

The great strongholds of the homeland, look one up, see what it looked like in its prime, and recreate it to explore.

Ashford Castle, County MayoRestored · prime 1880

Manderley CastleRestored · prime 1840

Dublin CastleRestored · prime 1790

All castles in Ireland → · Strongest castles in Ireland → · Castles of Europe

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Notable bearers of the Hogan name

Paul Hogan (b. 1939), Australian actor (Crocodile Dundee)
Ben Hogan (1912–1997), American champion golfer
Michael Hogan (1896–1920), Tipperary footballer, namesake of the Hogan Stand

Frequently asked

What does the surname Hogan mean?

From Ó hÓgáin, 'descendant of Ógán', a diminutive of óg, 'young', so 'the young one's descendants'. The Ó hÓgáin were a Dalcassian (Dál gCais) family of the Lower Ormond country on the Tipperary–Clare border near Nenagh, kin to the wider O'Brien-led confederation of Thomond. As part of the Dál gCais, the Ó hÓgáin held lands in Lower Ormond in north Tipperary and across the Shannon into Clare, and the surname stayed rooted there.

Where does the Hogan family come from?

The Hogan family is rooted in Munster, in Ireland. Within that, the name was particularly concentrated in Tipperary and Clare. The atlas page for the name records the historical territory it has held over the centuries.

Where did the Hogan family historically hold territory?

At its greatest historical extent, the Hogan name has been concentrated in Limerick. The atlas page distinguishes the core territory of the name from this wider historical reach with hatched silhouettes on the map.

Is Hogan Irish or Scottish?

Hogan is a Irish surname; its home on this atlas is Ireland, where the historical territory and family record of the name are concentrated. The same or similar spellings can surface in Scottish records, but the lineage documented on this page is the Irish one.

How old is the Hogan surname?

As part of the Dál gCais, the Ó hÓgáin held lands in Lower Ormond in north Tipperary and across the Shannon into Clare, and the surname stayed rooted there. European hereditary surnames crystallised broadly between the 12th and 14th centuries, and the Hogan name took its modern form within that long settlement.

What is the Hogan family known for?

The young ones of Ormond, a Dalcassian name. As part of the Dál gCais, the Ó hÓgáin held lands in Lower Ormond in north Tipperary and across the Shannon into Clare, and the surname stayed rooted there.

Is there a Hogan family crest or coat of arms?

There is no single coat of arms that belongs to everyone named Hogan. Heraldic arms were granted to individuals and descend through specific documented lines, so a "family crest" matched to a surname alone is decorative rather than genealogical.

Who is the most famous Hogan?

The best-known bearer of the Hogan name is Paul Hogan (b. 1939), Australian actor (Crocodile Dundee). Other prominent figures of the family include Ben Hogan (1912–1997), American champion golfer and Michael Hogan (1896–1920), Tipperary footballer, namesake of the Hogan Stand.

Who are some famous Hogans?

Notable bearers of the Hogan name include Paul Hogan (b. 1939), Australian actor (Crocodile Dundee), Ben Hogan (1912–1997), American champion golfer and Michael Hogan (1896–1920), Tipperary footballer, namesake of the Hogan Stand. Each is profiled on the family page, with cross-links to the geography, stories, and historical events tied to their life.

Is O'Hogan the same family as Hogan?

Yes. O'Hogan is a historical spelling variant of the Hogan name. The two share the same lineage and family affiliation; different parishes, clerks and migration registrars recorded the same name in slightly different forms, and the variant spellings sit on the same family tree.

Is Ó hÓgáin the same family as Hogan?

Yes. Ó hÓgáin is a historical spelling variant of the Hogan name. The two share the same lineage and family affiliation; different parishes, clerks and migration registrars recorded the same name in slightly different forms, and the variant spellings sit on the same family tree.

Where is the Hogan surname found today?

Ireland is the primary historical home of the Hogan surname. In the modern era, the name is also borne across the wider diaspora, particularly in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, where families carry the line of descent from the same Ireland origin recorded on this page.

What does the Clan Rising page for the Hogan family cover?

The Clan Rising page for the Hogan family covers the meaning of the surname, the historical geography of the name, famous bearers of the name and the seat of the head of the family. Each section is linked to the underlying atlas of Ireland so the name can be read in the geography that shaped it.

Who is the head of the Hogan family today?

The seat for the head of the Hogan family is currently vacant on this register. Clan Rising is rebuilding the chief and family structure for the modern era, and the family page allows readers to claim the seat or pledge to the name.